Monday, May 2, 2011

So recently I hit the fleas in search of fresh goods for the Fall show at MARBURGER FARMS in Texas.

First up was RENNINGER'S ANTIQUE FAIR in Mt. Dora FL, which takes place every third weekend of the month. I was pleasantly surprised at the dealer population and what they had to sell.

I snagged a pair of these wooden awnings. Love awnings!

I also found a fab old factory cart that would make a great coffee table, a killer lampshade destined to be wired as a chandy, an old frame in original white crackly paint, an iron crate with old blue paint and a cute little metal table. Atop the table is an iron piece that was the base to something, maybe a serving dish? Very frenchy.... I also found this great framed photo of an old hotel complete with guests on the porch in their Victorian attire. Love it!

This past Saturday I traveled to Lakeland FL for THE FANCY FLEA, a twice yearly show held on Kentucky Avenue in the cute downtown area. I was really blown away by all the great vendors many of whom I know personally.

My friend Deb's booth was so pretty. She owns a shop in St. Cloud FL called VINTAGE SOUL that is a must see...

Next to Deb was Lisa who also has a shop in St. Cloud called HOUSE OF ENVY. Among other things she sells these gorgeous blingy flip flops that would kill in Texas!

Here are some random shots taken at THE FANCY FLEA...

And what went home with moi, you ask? A fabulous chippy painted drawer with a great old bin pull, a funky little pink foot stool, a mirror and my fav fav fav.... a blue glass jar with a crown motif that says CROWN. And just as luck would have it, they had PEONIES at Whole Foods!!!! The jar stays at the house of SWEET PEA, it's just too darn perfect!

Wow Shelley!What wonderful goodies you have gathered!I see several things I would have nabbed up as well!I think the awnings are totally fab too...wonder if tinker could use such delights?hmmnnn...hugs,Donna

HiGlad to have found your lovely blog. I have included your blog in my inspiration list. Come and visit me sometime for a blog giving a UK vintage perspective at yonksnews.blogspot.comNice to meet an fellow etsyan also!DianneYONKS

Hey Shelly it was so nice seeing you I am so glad you came !!! I can't wait to see your booth in Nov I know it will be amazing ...Thanks for the shout -out Big Hugs Deb xo from www.vintagesoul1020.typepad.com

So good to see you at the Flea. Wow I love the things you have collected so far. Your space will be fabulous. The awning is wonderful! I would have a hard time parting with that! Does that happen to you too?Hope to see you again soon.HugsBecky

I probably walked right past you at the flea!! It sure was a fun day!Sounds like you went home with some wonderful pieces! Peonies at Whole Foods? My daughter lives right by it! I may have to ask her to bring me some!

I'm hoping to come to your show and lunch, but our oldest is due to give birth in the next week or so! If she hasn't yet, I will be there! Looking forward to meeting you!!

Stopped by after reading a post at http://confessionsofanewoldhomeowner.blogspot.com/ She owns Used to Bees where you purchased that sweet CROWN jar! I am glad I stopped by, I love finding new blogs to read and yours is packed full of goodness! I love the awning, cart, crown jar and the white bench. Wish I were closer to attend these events.

Deborah

PS I invite you to stop by and enter my give-away. Lots of vintage goodies!

So glad we 'Found' each other! I will certainly keep an eye out for you in November. You have a wonderful way about displaying your things.

That blue cabinet haunted me too! When it hadn't sold after the show I finally gave in and took it home and put it in my new living room! Hopefully it will live another happy long life there. I recently re-decorated my living room (mainly bc of that piece!) you can see pictures here... http://confessionsofanewoldhomeowner.blogspot.com/2011/05/livingroom-redo.html

You have a new follower in me- what a fabulous blog you have here.

I too am doing a give away for my Etsy store so be sure to enter for a free gift card!http://confessionsofanewoldhomeowner.blogspot.com/2011/05/cottage-charm-give-away.html

Antique dealer, junk lover, one of the "green" people before we even knew we were. Wife, mother of two sons, grandma to three little angels. Twice a year Mr. Sweet Pea and I make the long drive to Texas to do the Marburger Farms show. We love it and wish we lived closer. But then there are those three little angels... Never tire of looking for treasure and re-doing my home.